Blackmusk
Mad et LenExtrait de Parfum2016
Side by side
Blackmusk vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Blackmusk projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Blackmusk | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Blackmusk
Amber
Musky
Floral
Woody
Powdery
Animalic
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
Floral NotesAmber
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Base
MuskWoody NotesBark
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Blackmusk | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Most musks play it safe. This one doesn't. The bark comes through, the animalic breathes, and somewhere in the drydown there's a warmth that feels like it's been on your skin all day. Not linear.Blackmusk
Bal d'Afrique is one of Byredo's more accessible fragrances for everyday wear. It does not demand attention but rewards those who notice it. If you prefer scents that announce themselves from across.Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)